Victoria Beckham took on a pivotal, albeit unofficial, role at the high-profile wedding of Holly Ramsay and Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty this weekend, transforming the ceremony into a powerful runway for her eponymous fashion brand. The event, held at Bath Abbey on Saturday, saw key members of the bridal party adorned in designs from Beckham's collection, potentially giving sales a significant boost.
A Catwalk at the Abbey
The close friendship between the Beckham and Ramsay families was on full sartorial display. Bridesmaids Megan Ramsay, 27, Tilly Ramsay, 24, and Bethany Peaty all wore the same elegant red satin midi dress from Victoria Beckham's line, retailing for £790. Mother of the bride, Tana Ramsay, 51, chose a stunning forest green gown by her fashion mogul friend, a style available on the website for £990.
Not to be left out, Victoria dressed her own daughter, Harper Beckham, 14, in a sleek £1,190 black satin dress, accessorised with a black fur jacket. The designer herself made a dramatic entrance in a £1,290 cut-out dark teal dress from her own label, completing the look with her signature sunglasses. While it remains unconfirmed whether Holly's lace wedding gown and accompanying ivory cape were Beckham creations, the designer's influence was undeniable.
Celebration Overshadowed by Family Rift
Despite the star-studded guest list, which included David Beckham and their children Romeo, Cruz, and Harper, the wedding was marred by a very public and painful family feud. Adam Peaty's mother, Caroline, 59, was not invited to the wedding, a decision that has captured national attention and caused deep distress.
Speaking from the family home in Staffordshire, Caroline expressed her heartbreak, stating she felt as if Holly and Adam 'have cut my heart out'. The conflict reportedly began when wider Peaty family members were snubbed from the engagement party in September 2024, with Caroline also excluded from Holly's hen do at Soho Farmhouse last month.
The situation escalated when, moments before entering the abbey, Adam received a devastating text message from his uninvited aunt, Louise, which read in part: 'Shame on you both. Shame.' Adam's sister, Bethany, was the only member of his immediate family present at the ceremony.
A Grand But Secretive Affair
Amid the personal drama, the wedding itself was a lavish and meticulously planned event. Gordon Ramsay, on his best behaviour, was seen helping his daughter from a black Rolls-Royce outside the Gothic abbey around 12.30pm. The Ramsay family had block-booked the historic 7th-century venue for the day to ensure secrecy, with security guards stationed at the doors.
Following the service, the beaming newlyweds, Holly, 25, and Adam, 30, made a grand exit through an adoring crowd before heading to their reception at the opulent Georgian manor, Kin House. Despite the absence, Caroline Peaty marked her son's 31st birthday on the day of the wedding by sending a card and gift to the newlyweds.
While the day celebrated a new union, the underlying family rift served as a stark reminder of the personal tensions that can simmer beneath the surface of even the most glamorous celebrity weddings.
